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It is in the favoured Edwardian Baroque style and is steel-framed, with cladding of buff terracotta and red brick with buff terracotta dressings. It is a Grade II* listed building as of 3 October 1974.\n\n\n== Background ==\nThe building was designed by Harry S. 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It follows a 'reinhabit' strategy, repurposing an industrial site. Within 10km, three peer sites (Chorlton New Mills, Ducie Street Warehouse, Wythenshawe Bus Garage) share the same strategy and are similarly built.", "why": "Grade II* listing (1974) and proximity to other reinhabited industrial sites (0.5–9.4km) are key context points. No planning approval details or financial data are provided in the record.", "where_it_stands": "Status: built. No evidence of ongoing development or planning challenges in the record. 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